The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17) vs. ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 43,200

€ 97,900

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 518d Touring is 2.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 S Touring.
BMW 518d Touring
ALPINA B5 S Touring
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.7
72.7
80.6
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
116.9
193.2
113.6
190.7
193.2 in
Length
190.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d Touring
ALPINA B5 S Touring
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.76 %

General
BMW 518d Touring
ALPINA B5 S Touring
F11
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 518d Touring
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
N62-B44

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
148 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
266 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Performance
BMW 518d Touring
ALPINA B5 S Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S Touring
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26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
26.74 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d Touring
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
50 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
42 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
351 mi
BMW 518d Touring
925 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
235 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
96.7 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d Touring
ALPINA B5 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft